The Best Food Instagrams in St. Louis This Week: January 7 to 13

Brunch at Olio. | Instagram/@coffeesundays

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Instagram was practically made for pictures of food. Gut Check has rounded up our favorite foodie accounts in St. Louis, but there are so many cool photos every week, we wanted to share what St. Louis' best chefs, bartenders and eaters are Instagramming. If you see a good one, send it to us!

See also: The Best Food Instagrams in St. Louis This Week: December 31 to January 6

1. Choctopus at Strange Donuts

Our inner seven-year-old just lost her mind.

The return of Choctopus

A photo posted by Strange Donuts (@strangedonuts) on Jan 13, 2015 at 7:11am PST

2. Brunch at Olio

This photo is seriously everything brunch should be. We want to live inside it.

I love everything about Olio: the decor, the staff, the food, the selection, the expertise, the ambiance, the booze; I could go on. #latergram

A photo posted by Mai + John (@coffeesundays) on Jan 12, 2015 at 12:28pm PST

3. Valentine's Day cookies at Pastaria

It gives us major anxiety that we are even talking about Valentine's Day so early, but these cookies are pretty cute.

Valentine's Day sneak peek @PastariaSTL....

A photo posted by NICHE FOOD GROUP (@nichefoodgroup) on Jan 13, 2015 at 9:11am PST

4. Macarons at La Patisserie Chouquette

We never, ever get tired of these.

Come and get your Mac on! #lapatisseriechouquette open til 2pm!

A photo posted by chouquettestl (@chouquettestl) on Jan 13, 2015 at 10:17am PST

5. Peru Chilchos at Kuva Coffee

If only every morning began like this.

Kuva's Peru Chilchos coffee french pressed this morning transported me back to a beautiful country rich in history and heart felt connections. It's hard to explain the complexities of flavors in this cup but it's an incredible experience. I get excited when I find partnerships that carefully benefit both sides especially in areas as special as Peru. #sustainablecoffee #kuvacoffee #coffee #farmfresh #singleorigin #coffeebeans #vibrant #peru #chilchos #conservation #missouribotanicalgarden #travelphotography #foodphotography #arabica

A photo posted by @boligphotography on Jan 12, 2015 at 5:09pm PST

6. Smoked wings at Bolyard's Meat & Provisions

Could this be the next big thing?

I'm done with hot wings. Smoked wings only from now on.

A photo posted by Spencer Pernikoff (@whiskeyandsoba) on Jan 12, 2015 at 12:29pm PST

7. Cauliflower po' boy at Lulu's Local Eatery

Vegans don't have to miss out on the po' boy fun.

#cauliflower Po-boy! @luluslocaleatery #vegan #veganfoodporn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #cauliflowerpower

A photo posted by Patrick J. Hurley (@vegandrunkard) on Jan 10, 2015 at 1:26pm PST

8. Chiffon cake at the Crossing

This dessert is almost too pretty to eat.

Chiffon cake with cranberry-ginger sorbet, pistachio crisp and whip cream. Mint and raspberry sauce garnish. #fialafood #madeinhouse #dessert

A photo posted by The Crossing, Acero Ristorante (@thecrossingstl) on Jan 12, 2015 at 12:12pm PST

9. Cauliflower vegan pizza at Pizzeoli

Seriously, cauliflower isn't messing around.

New Vegan pie special. Cauliflower Carrot "cheese" with garlic, chili oil, fresh oregano, vegan sausage, and grape tomatoes, vegan parmesan #vegan #veganpizza #vegetarian #soulard #stlouis #healthy #crueltyfree

A photo posted by Scott Sandler (@pizzeoli) on Jan 7, 2015 at 8:40am PST

10. Braised lamb at Niche

The tiny portion only makes us want it more.

Well braised lamb

A photo posted by Bmansuniverse (@bmansuniverse) on Jan 12, 2015 at 11:33am PST

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